You may not have ever given it a thought or even realized just how many weeds in your yard are actually edible. Such as dandelions, chickweed, wild spinach and so many more. You may remember as a young child exploring your yard and tasting the green grass or other plants and flowers that grew there.… Continue reading Sour Grass
Every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) comes out with a list of fruits and vegetables that are sprayed heavily with pesticides. I find it sad that these are allowed to be sprayed onto our foods that we ingest. When and if at all possible choose organic foods. By doing so we are telling the… Continue reading The Dirty Dozen of 2018
It’s bitter sweet here at Kitts Ridge Farm, our last calf has been born. To be our first season, it has been a great experience for myself and our kids. They have really enjoyed seeing and petting on the calves. Kevin has been through many calving seasons in his lifetime, but this time around he… Continue reading The Season Has Come to an End
Remember growing up with the wonderful tradition of dying Easter eggs? I do too! It seems as though we have lost that fun and exciting tradition somewhere down the line. Why? Is it because buying plastic eggs is more of a convenience than spending good quality time with our children? We colored eggs when I… Continue reading Coloring Easter Eggs
Being part of a farm family is something I experienced as a very young child before moving to the city. There are a few things I remember like my parents having a large garden and my oldest brother and I loved to play in it especially after it rained. That’s where we learned our first… Continue reading Born To Be Farmers
When we think of spring we think of new, beautiful flowers, birds singing, trees leafing out and baby animals. We all love the cuteness of baby animals, I know I do! Here at Kitts Ridge Farm we love seeing our cows give birth. There’s no better feeling than walking through the fields to find a… Continue reading Calving Season
onlineHere in East Tennessee the weather has felt like spring these last couple of weeks. I have noticed my tulips and Easter lilies are up out of the ground. I have also noticed my lavender is starting to green up too! I am so excited about my lavender this year. I have many ideas on… Continue reading Spring Fever
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